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Omicron risk turns off some domestic travellers from plans
Some in the tourism industry are taking another hit as the threat of a full-scale Omicron outbreak prompts people to cancel their holiday plans.
Covid-19: Tourism industry takes another hit
The tourism industry is taking another hit as the threat of a full-scale omicron outbreak prompts people to cancel their holiday plans.
Some travel and accommodation providers say cancellations have… Audio
Covid-19: Govt on track to make major light rail announcement
The government is on track to make a major announcement about Auckland's light rail system on Friday, which will cost between nine and 14.6 billion dollars.
Tāmaki Makaurau's city centre business… Audio
Stranded Kiwis and Aussies want to go home
Australians stuck in New Zealand and New Zealanders in Australia say they still have no idea when they will be able to return to their home countries.
The two groups say they are trapped between the… Audio
Covid-19: NZers overseas wait for MIQ news
New Zealanders overseas will learn in a matter of weeks when they can return home without booking a stay in an MIQ facility.
They've been waiting for an exact date ever since the government delayed… Audio
Cook Islands travel bubble with NZ stays open despite Omicron
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council president Liana Scott says with the country relying heavily on the tourist industry, it's a balance between "the economy and surviving and getting through… Audio
MIQ's purpose would change with Omicron spread - Baker
Border restrictions are still needed, and MIQ will remain valuable even if Omicron is spreading widely in the community, the epidemiologist says.
Teenager becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world
British-Belgian teenager Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world after a five-month, five-continent odyssey.
Beware 'summer ice' on wet roads says Waka Kotahi
Hazardous "summer ice" is hampering travel on South Island roads.
The phenomenon occurs after extended hot days, followed by rain, which causes ice-like surfaces as the water loosens road dust and… Audio
Cook Island travel bubble reopens
The Cook Islands travel bubble has officially opened this morning, so we get some tips on how to do it safely with Victoria Courtney, the General Manager Product at Flight Centre. Audio
Flights to Cook Islands return as nation reopens borders
The Cook Islands has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated New Zealanders.
The quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in 2021 before authorities pulled the pin.
RNZ Pacific… Audio
Cook Islands reopens to fully vaccinated New Zealanders
The Cook Islands has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated New Zealanders - but with less fanfare and more trepidation than last year.
The quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in… Audio
Cook Islands reopens border with vaccinated New Zealanders
The two-way quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in 2021. Since then, the island nation has vaccinated close to 100 percent of its eligible population, paving the way for today's…
US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid-19 and bad weather
Flight cancellations in the US have hit a new peak in a Christmas season hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and bad weather.
Queenstown visitors fail to show up
Queenstown businesses say Covid-19 has spooked Aucklanders out of heading south and a hoped-for influx has not eventuated.
Police urge campers, trampers to carry distress beacon
Police and the Mountain Safety Council are asking people to be prepared when heading outdoors this summer.
Omicron grounds hundreds more US flights over Christmas weekend
Commercial airlines cancelled 656 flights within, into or out of the United States on Sunday, slightly down from nearly 1000 from Christmas Day.
Thousands of flights scrapped globally as Omicron mars Christmas weekend
Commercial airlines around the world cancelled more than 4300 flights over the Christmas weekend as a spike in Covid-19 cases due to the Omicron variant piled on misery for travellers.
Trampers warned of bed bugs in Stewart Island's Rakiura Track huts
Trampers who plan to walk the Rakiura Track on Stewart Island this summer are being offered the option of a refund as the battle against bed bugs continues.
The bugs reached infestation levels last… Audio
Covid-19: Expert warns against holidaying in areas with low vaccination coverage
The holiday season is upon us, but Covid-19 is in the community and Omicron is at our doorstep.
So should be people be considering the vaccination rates of the areas they intend to visit?
Timothy… Audio
